Scaffold Lead Hand

Job summary

Lead and work alongside a scaffold crew to erect, modify, and dismantle scaffolding safely in accordance with approved drawings, plans, and site instructions. Coordinate daily tasks and materials, train less experienced scaffolders, identify and raise safety or design concerns, and communicate progress and site needs to operations.

Job details

About A&K Scaffolding A&K Scaffolding provides scaffold installation, rental, and sales for commercial and residential projects across Metro Vancouver. Our work includes system scaffolding, stair towers, temporary roofs, weather protection, and custom access solutions. We are looking for an experienced Scaffold Lead Hand to guide a crew while working alongside them. You will help organize daily tasks and make sure scaffolding is erected, modified, and dismantled safely and according to approved drawings. What We Offer $36–$45 per hour, based on experience and qualifications Benefits and paid overtime Full-time, permanent work A variety of projects across Metro Vancouver What You’ll Do Work alongside the crew to erect, modify, and dismantle scaffolding Guide crew members through the day’s work and help assign tasks Follow scaffold drawings, approved plans, and site instructions Check that required materials and equipment are available Support and train less experienced scaffolders Identify hazards and promptly raise safety or design concerns Communicate progress, material needs, and site issues to A&K’s operations team What You’ll Bring Solid hands-on experience erecting and dismantling scaffolding systems Experience guiding scaffold crews, preferably on commercial projects Ability to read scaffold drawings and explain the work to crew members Practical knowledge of fall protection, safe access, load limits, and scaffold safety Clear communication skills and a willingness to work alongside the crew Ability to lift materials, climb, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions A valid driver’s licence and the ability to travel to job sites across Metro Vancouver Experience with ringlock scaffolding, stair towers, temporary roofs, shrink wrap, or debris containment is an asset.

What you’ll do

Lead and work alongside a scaffold crew to erect, modify, and dismantle scaffolding safely in accordance with approved drawings, plans, and site instructions. Coordinate daily tasks and materials, train less experienced scaffolders, identify and raise safety or design concerns, and communicate progress and site needs to operations.

Requirements

Candidates need substantial hands-on experience with scaffold systems and experience guiding crews, preferably on commercial projects. They must be able to read scaffold drawings, understand scaffold safety and fall protection, communicate clearly, work outdoors and perform physical tasks, hold a valid driver’s licence, and travel to Metro Vancouver job sites.

Benefits

• Benefits
• Paid Overtime

Listed skills

• Crew Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Scaffold Erection
• Scaffold Modification
• Scaffold Dismantling
• Crew Leadership
• Task Assignment
• Scaffold Drawing Interpretation
• Material and Equipment Coordination
• Training and Mentoring
• Hazard Identification
• Fall Protection
• Safe Access
• Load Limit Awareness
• Safety Communication
• Ringlock Scaffolding
• Stair Towers
• Temporary Roofs

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety